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Add Text to PDF

Need to write your name, address or a note on a PDF? Tap “Text”, type it, and drag it onto the line, in English, Hindi or any other language.

  • 100% private
  • Free · no signup
  • Works on any phone

How to use it

  1. Tap “Select PDF” and choose your file.
  2. Go to the right page with the arrows, then tap “Text”. A text box appears on the page.
  3. Type in the box under the page. Press Enter for a new line.
  4. Drag the text onto the line. Pick a size (10–12 pt suits most forms) and black, blue or red.
  5. Add as many text boxes as you need, then tap “Save PDF” and “Download PDF”.

Lining text up with the form

  • Zoom in with the + button above the page before you place small text. The page is redrawn sharply at every zoom level.
  • Fine moves: on a computer, click the text box and nudge it with the arrow keys (hold Shift for bigger steps).
  • Match the form's size: most printed forms use 10–12 pt text; headings are usually 14–18 pt. The size you pick is remembered for the next text box, and so is the colour.
  • Same text on every page, like an application or roll number: tap “Put on every page”.

English, Hindi and other languages

English text is written into the PDF as real Helvetica text, so it stays selectable and searchable, and it looks the same in every PDF reader. Hindi and other scripts are added as a sharp, high-resolution picture of your words, because the standard PDF font can't draw them. On screen and on paper both look clean; only the picture text can't be selected.

Changing text that's already there

Existing words in a PDF can't be edited here. Put a White-out box over them and type the new text on top. The covered words are hidden, not deleted: they're still in the file, so don't use this to hide private details.

More than text

The same editor adds tick marks for check boxes and images such as a photo or stamp. To add a signature you draw or type, use Sign PDF.

Private by design

Everything happens in your browser. The PDF is never uploaded and nothing you type is stored.

Frequently asked questions

How do I add text to a PDF for free?

Select your PDF here, tap “Text”, type, and drag the text where you want it. Save and download: it's free, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Which font is used?

English text uses Helvetica, the standard sans-serif font every PDF reader has, so it looks the same everywhere. Other languages use your device's own font for that script and are added as a high-resolution picture.

Can I type in Hindi?

Yes. Type in Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil or any language your phone's keyboard supports. English text is added as real, selectable text; text in other scripts is added as a sharp picture of the text, because the PDF's built-in font only has English letters. It looks the same on screen and in print.

Can I change the size or colour after placing the text?

Yes. Tap the text on the page and change it in the box underneath, or drag the round handle to resize. Everything can be changed until you save.

Can I change text that's already in the PDF?

Not directly. Cover the old words with White-out and type the new text on top. White-out only hides what's underneath: the covered text is still in the file and can be copied, so don't use it to hide private details.

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. The PDF is edited inside your browser and never leaves your phone or computer, which matters for forms with your address, Aadhaar or bank details.